Question

A line is perpendicular to y = 3x - 8

and intersects the point (6, 1).
What is the slope of this
perpendicular line?
A. 3
B. 1/3
C. -3
D. -1/3

Answer 1

D) -1/3

Explanation:

Perpendicular slope (m) = -1/3

Perpendicular slopes are negative recipricals so:

3 ---> -1/3